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Why do magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc exhibit slightly higher first ionization energies than the general trend within each of their periods? (not asking about the Be-B or N-O exceptions)
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Why do magnesium, phosphorus, and zinc exhibit slightly higher first ionization energies than the general trend within each of their periods?

(not asking about the Be-B or N-O exceptions)

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Step-by-step explanation:

Irregularities occur with half-filled & filled sublevels because filled & half-filled sublevels are more stable.

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